How To Fail Like A Professional Artist (…and Find Inspiration In The Process) :: ArtCast #109

Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 1) :: Stories Unbound #17: Jennifer March Soloway is an Associate Agent at the reputable Andrea Brown Literary Agency. In this interview: How to pitch your story to an Agent. What’s a query letter? …and how to write one. Why it’s important to keep revising, rewriting and res by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Interview with Animation Layout & Visual Development Artist, John Nevarez (Part 1) :: ArtCast #98: John Nevarez approaches his art and his relationships the same way. Whether he encounters a new, blank page or a new person, John sees the opportunity to freely explore new and inspiring ideas. The whimsical energy in his sketches combined with his delig by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Interview with Creature Designer & Fantasy Illustrator Brynn Metheney (Part 2) :: ArtCast #97: In part one of our interview with Brynn Metheney, we talked about her childhood in the desert, how her father’s job as an engineer helped her understand creature design, and how she makes her animals feel so real… In part two, Brynn shares some nit by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111: Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia continues his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! In part one of this series, Zach told the story of how he challenged his family’s expectations to pursue an artistic career, struggled through art school and avoided by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Indie Vs Traditional Publishing with ‘Part Of My Heart’ Author Mike Sundy :: Stories Unbound #16: For Children’s Book creators, it has never been easier to Self-Publish… But is Independent Publishing the best way? In today’s episode, Mike Sundy, former Pixar crew member and best-selling Children’s Book author talks about: Do you really need a b by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Interview with Creature Designer & Fantasy Illustrator Brynn Metheney (Part 1) :: ArtCast #96: Brynn Metheney puts the “dragons” in Dungeons & Dragons. While many of her animals come from imaginary worlds, they look like they could exist in this one… In part one of our interview, we talk about Brynn’s childhood in the desert, how h by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Interview with ‘Korra’ and ‘Dreamworks’ Artist, Frederic William Stewart :: ArtCast #95: If Radiohead was a painter they’d be Frederic William Stewart. Fred’s experimental mark-making is simultaneously raw but refined, deliberately spontaneous, visceral and inviting. He was the first Background Painter on Nickelodeon’s epic animated series T by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 2) :: Stories Unbound #18: In part one, we talked about query letters and how to submit your work to an agent with Jennifer March Soloway, Associate Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Today in part two we talk about: Beginning writer? Learn more on how to get started! What mak by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Creative Bravery: Why Animation Pros Sarah Marino and Jenn Ely Thrive In A Challenging Industry :: ArtCast #102: This month, Sarah Marino (Color Supervisor at Nickelodeon), Jenn Ely (Production Designer for House Special, Visual Development Artist for Dreamworks) and I are teaching a new online workshop called First Flight: How To Create Your New Career In Visual D by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Interview with Scholastic Editor Orli Zuravicky :: Stories Unbound #19: Orli Zuravicky is a Senior Editor at Scholastic and the author of the forthcoming Happily Ever Afterlife middle grade novel series. In this interview we talk about: How an Editor chooses an Illustrator. How to approach an Editor at a conference. How bein by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Interview with Animation Art Director Ryan Carlson (Part 2) :: ArtCast #101: In the previous episode, we met Ryan Carlson – my Disney mentor and the person without whom The Oatley Academy may never have happened… Now in part two, Ryan talks about: Working on The Iron Giant and what he learned from Brad Bird. His advan by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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4 Keys To A Long and Healthy Illustration Career :: ArtCast #114: How long did it take you to learn the “Happy Birthday” song? …and how long would it take you to learn to sing a pitch-perfect, note-for-note, Broadway power ballad? Years, right? Because style takes time. …and how many wrong notes would you p by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Interview with Animation Layout & Visual Development Artist, John Nevarez (Part 2) :: ArtCast #99: In part one of our interview, John Nevarez (Sony, Illumination, Pixar, Disney) gave us a masterclass in gesture drawing technique. Now, in part two, John talks about: What that first day at Pixar is really like, Sneaky ways to get your work noticed, And by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Interview with Animation Art Director Ryan Carlson (Part 1) :: ArtCast #100: In many ways, I owe my career to Ryan Carlson. He played a key role in giving me my first break at Disney, taught me more about painting than any other individual and he, more than anyone for whom I’ve worked, has intentionally helped to advance m by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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How Distractions Help You Become A More Focused Artist (With Life Drawing Expert Stan Prokopenko) :: ArtCast #107: Can distractions help you become a more focused artist? Why does speed seem like such a waste of time? Do you draw in “The Beginner Style?” …and how can you avoid the most common drawing mistakes? Life Drawing Expert Stan Prokopenko joins me today by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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How To Fail Like A Professional Artist (…and Find Inspiration In The Process) :: ArtCast #109: So you trashed your last project and started over… …and then again. …and then again. …is that because you just aren’t meant to be an artist? …or is it simply because you’re ambitious? So you spent your weekend sleeping instead of by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Books That Will Change Your Creative Process (Best Of 2017) :: ArtCast #106: The term “Concept Art,” brings to mind a specific kind of imagery. …but isn’t that a problem…? What if the struggle of learning Perspective Drawing simply isn’t worth it…? How can an animated TV show be deeply au by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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How To Promote Your Picture Book with Jake Parker :: Stories Unbound #20: In today’s conversation with Jake Parker (Author/ Illustrator of Little Bot and Sparrow, Creator of Inktober) we discuss different ideas for promoting your picture book: When should you start growing an audience? (Sooner than you think!) Why trust is ess by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough :: ArtCast #110: What would you do if you struggled for seven years to finally get an interview for your dream job at Disney… …and then completely blew it? Would you give up? …create a “Plan B”? What if you had already tried “Plan B”? …or would yo by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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11 Social Media Habits That Hurt Your Art Career (And How To Break Them) :: ArtCast #115: These days, whenever I ask my industry colleagues where they’re finding work, the answer is almost always one of two things: Industry connections or Social Media. …but, despite the proliferation of Social Media success stories within the Entertainm by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Visual Development Mythbusting :: ArtCast #108: What is the difference between drawing and design? When working for a studio, does your personal aesthetic matter? Are you thoroughly exploring your story ideas or are you stopping too soon? What do Pixar’s Coco and The Shining have in common? And how ca by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Theme Parks Concept Artist Chris Bradley On Building A Dream Career :: ArtCast #112: How would you prepare for a career in a mysterious industry like Theme Park Design where information about job requirements and current projects are almost impossible to find? …and what would you do if you were stuck in a desert (literal and creative) wi by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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The Power Of Pictures: 4 Ways To Make Your Stories More Emotional :: VSP #1: “Show, don’t tell.” It’s every Visual Storyteller’s mantra. …but it’s easier said than done. In today’s lesson, you’ll learn four ways to write – with pictures! …a practice that will help you solve existing Story problems, make a Story by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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The Lost HERstory Of Disney Animation :: ArtCast #113: When author Mindy Johnson set out to write a book about of the history (or as Mindy says, the “HERstory”) of Walt Disney‘s definitively female “Ink & Paint” Department, she began her research in the most obvious place: The Disney Archives. I’ve been by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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3 Lessons For Writing Timeless Stories :: “Toy Story” Edition: What makes Toy Story a timeless classic? In this short video tutorial, I share three lessons to help you create stories that resonate – to infinity and beyond. [ download the video ] [ download the transcript ] Lesson 1: The Premise Is Universal Al by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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[Announcement] The Future Of The ArtCast, Artistacon & Dream Machine!: Hello, my friends! Chris Oatley here with a few time-sensitive ArtCast Announcements! In this recording, I’ll provide updates on: Dream Machine my new Social Media course for Artists. My upcoming presentation at Artistacon 2019 (plus a discount code). &# by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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Character Design and The Illusion Of Life: With James Woods :: VSP #2: Is there more to you than what other people see? Character Design is a fundamental aspect of Visual Storytelling. …but there’s much more to Character Design than the visual aspects. Disney Visual Development Artist James Woods – best known for his by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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4 Ways Animation Artists Can Mentally Prepare For The Move To Los Angeles: With Natalie Nourigat :: VSP #3: Disney Storyboard Artist and Director Natalie Nourigat describes her book I Moved To Los Angeles To Work In Animation as “part Autobio Comic and part ‘How-To’ guide.’” It’s hilarious, emotional, beautifully illustrated and I now consider it r by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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[Announcement] The Return Of ‘Painting Drama’ & CTNX 2019!: In this short audio announcement, Chris Oatley shares updates on the return of his Composition & Color Theory course called Painting Drama and his appearances at CTN-X 2019! Click through to hear the announcement… http://traffic.libsyn.com/oatl by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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The Best New Concept Art Books (2019 Edition) :: VSP #4: Imagine you’re walking along a street in a big, busy city. Despite all the noise and movement, something shiny catches your eye. It’s a key. You pick it up and realize it’s the most unusual and ornate key you’ve ever seen. You take it home, toss it in a by The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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